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1 SPRING ENROLLMENT/REGISTRATION GUIDE For a web-friendly version, visit For everything registration, visit Search spring courses at

2 ENROLLMENT &REGISTRATION tcl.edu/enrollment STEPS FOR NEW TCL STUDENTS STEP 1: Apply Online at STEP 2: Gather Your Documentation and Contact or Visit Enrollment Services See page 3 for details. STEP 6: Meet with Your Advisor and Register for Classes See page 10 for details. STEP 7: Set Up Your WebAdvisor and TCL Accounts See page 5 for details. CURRENT NEW STEP 3: Schedule and Take Placement Test, If Needed See page 3 for details. STEP 4: Apply for Financial Aid See pages 6-7 for details. STEP 5: Sign-Up for New Student Orientation at STEP 1: Apply for Financial Aid (Must Apply Each Academic Year) See pages 6-7 for details. STEP 2: Meet with your Advisor and Register Online for Classes See page 10 for details. STEP 3: Print Schedule and Fee Statement from WebAdvisor STEP 8: Print Schedule and Fee Statement from WebAdvisor STEP 9: Pay Tuition and Fees See page 8 for details. STEP 10: Obtain Student ID and Parking Pass from Student Records STEP 11: Purchase Books See page 12 for details. STEPS FOR CURRENT / CONTINUING TCL STUDENTS STEP 4: Pay Tuition and Fees See page 8 for details. STEP 5: Purchase Books See page 12 for details. VISIT ENROLLMENT SERVICES BEAUFORT CAMPUS BUILDING 2, LOBBY M-TH: 8-5:30 F: 8-4:30 NEW RIVER CAMPUS M-TH: 8-5:30 F: 8-11:30 HAMPTON CAMPUS M-TH: 8-5:30 F: 8-11:30 2

3 NEW STUDENT DOCUMENTATION tcl.edu/documentation As a new student, you ll want to gather the documentation below and then get it to Enrollment Services in building 2, Coleman Hall at the Beaufort Campus or to the New River and Hampton Campuses. Even if you don t have everything together, go ahead and contact or visit Enrollment Services. Proof of U.S. Citizenship: Submit one to be copied Please provide any legal documents (e.g., marriage certificate) if there is a change from your birth name. Non-Military: Birth, US Passport (unexpired), or SC Driver s License only if you were born on or after January 1, 1986 (certain states are not accepted please check with Enrollment Services if you do not have a SC Driver s License or State Identification card) Military Active Duty: Military ID, US Passport (unexpired), Birth, or DOD ID Retired Military: Military ID Card, Birth, US Passport (unexpired), DD-214, or DOD ID Card Spouses*/Dependents: Birth, US Passport (unexpired) or of US Citizenship or Permanent Resident Card Official Transcripts Depends on academic program, check with an Enrollment Services Representative first. High School or GED Transcript College(s) Mail to Enrollment Services, PO Box 1288, Beaufort, SC Proof of SC Residency: Should you be selected for residency verification, you will need to provide additional proof by submitting two or more of the following items to be copied in order to receive the in-state tuition rate. If notified, all supporting and necessary documentation must be submitted prior to the first day of class for the term for which you are seeking in-state status. SC Driver s License (issued 12 months ago or more) SC Vehicle Registration (issued 12 months ago or more) State and Federal Tax Return from previous year SC Voter s Registration (must be active) High School Transcripts (within the past 12 months; current year graduate) College Transcripts Original Military Orders/Web Orders (if applicable) PLACEMENTTESTING tcl.edu/testing As a new student, contact Enrollment Services to find out if you need to take a Placement Test. You can schedule a placement test by contacting the Testing Center. Although untimed, please allow yourself at least 2 hours to take all 3 parts of the COMPASS test. When you have completed the test, you will be directed to schedule an appointment with your advisor. The Testing Center check-in area is located in Building 1 on the TCL Beaufort Campus. Testing appointments are required for the TCL New River Campus and the TCL Hampton campus, H. Mungin Center (see below). When planning to take a test, allow enough time to complete the test before the Testing Center closes. VISIT THE TESTING CENTER BEAUFORT CAMPUS BUILDING OFFICE HOURS: M-TH: 8-5:30 F: 8-11:30 TESTING HOURS: M-TH: 8:30-10:30, 1:30-3:30 F: BY APPOINTMENT ONLY NEW RIVER CAMPUS RECEPTION AREA TESTING HOURS: BY APPOINTMENT ONLY HAMPTON CAMPUS RECEPTION AREA TESTING HOURS: BY APPOINTMENT ONLY 3

4 MILITARY &VETERANS tcl.edu/military Whether you re serving in the military now, transitioning out, already a Veteran or even a military spouse or dependent, TCL will give you the skills to find a great career here and anywhere else you go! Now is the time to take advantage of TCL s low tuition and great programs. TCL is committed to serving veterans, active duty military, their spouses and dependents stationed in the Lowcountry. TCL is an approved institution for administering the educational benefit programs of the Veterans Administration (VA) as well as a member of the Service members Opportunity Colleges (SOC) Consortium and the SOC Degree Network System. READY TO LEARN MORE? 1 Go to for more information about enrollment and financial aid. 2 Contact our Military Coordinator at or military@tcl.edu 3 Visit Us On Base At: Marine Corps Recruit Depot / Parris Island / Education Office 923 Chosin Reservoir Rd. Room 30 Parris Island, SC Phone: / Fax: M & W: Marine Corps Air Station / Merritt Field / Education Office Building 596, Room 107A Geiger Blvd Phone: / Fax: T & TH:

5 TECHNOLOGY MATTERS tcl.edu/technology Now that you re a part of the TCL family, staying connected and up to date with your financial aid, registration and s are crucial to successfully navigating college life. See below to learn how to access these great tools. WEBADVISOR Use WebAdvisor to register for classes, check your financial aid status and have instant access to where you are in your program of study. For WebAdvisor: Go to the TCL home page at and click on the WebAdvisor fast link or go directly to webadvisor.tcl.edu. The first page gives you contact information and video demonstrations of how to perform certain tasks in WebAdvisor. After viewing this page, click on Continue to WebAdvisor. Then read the terms, click on I agree to these terms and wish to continue to WebAdvisor. You will be taken to the Welcome Page. On the Welcome Page, click Log In and enter your User ID (your first and last name, all lowercase with no space between them) and your Password (your initial Password will be the last seven digits of your SSN). As soon as you log in, you will be advised that your Password has expired and that you must change it. Enter your User ID and the old Password (the last seven digits of your SSN) and then create a new Password that can be six to nine characters long, but must be a combination of numbers and letters. From your personal Welcome Page you can proceed with the tasks you need to perform. If you encounter problems logging into WebAdvisor or you ve forgotten your password, please contact the Help Desk at or via at helpdesk@tcl.edu. BLACKBOARD Blackboard is used by many faculty to communicate with students, especially for online classes. You can chat with your classmates, post homework assignments and even take tests. It s what we call our Learning Management System. BLACKBOARD On-line Learning: Go to the TCL home page at and click on the Blackboard fast link. The first thing that you will see is the Blackboard login instructions. Scroll down to reach the TCL Blackboard Log-In Page link. Your Username is your seven-digit TCL Student ID number including the preceding 0 s. Example: Your password is the first letter of your first name followed by the last three digits of your social security number. Click Login. NOTE: If you are a new student, you will not be able to access Blackboard until 2-3 days before your classes start. For online course orientation, visit: Blackboard Support: Go to the TCL home page and click on the Blackboard fast link. Click on the link Technical College of the Lowcountry Online Support Center near the bottom of the page. Here, you can browse helpful guides and material and contact the support team directly 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! You may chat live with a support team member, submit a ticket with your issue or concern, or call directly, tollfree: In order to submit a ticket, you must first create an account. When doing so please use your TCL address and password associated with your Blackboard Account to eliminate confusion. STUDENT This will be one of your lifelines to your instructors, student life and departments on campus, especially financial aid. It s the only way to securely communicate with TCL offices. Official TCL communication is sent to your TCL Student account only! TCL uses Microsoft Office 365 for student . Your TCL account is free and can be used as long as you like, even after you graduate. To access go to Your User ID is your first and last and should be typed as one word: firstnamelastname@my.tcl.edu. The entire User ID is typed in lower case letters with no spaces. For example, the User ID for John Smith is johnsmith@my.tcl.edu. Your initial password is ( TCL + the last seven digits of your social security number +! ). For example, John Smith has a social security number of TCL ! is the initial password for John Smith. Click the Sign in button. When you sign in for the first time, you will be asked to change your password. Your new password must be eight or more characters in length including letters, punctuation, symbols, and numbers to create a strong password. When creating your new password, you can check it to find out if it is a weak or strong password. Be sure to create a password that is not in the weak category. Your Microsoft Office 365 account will give you access to , a calendar, contacts, and tasks. If you experience problems logging in or forget your password, call the Help Desk at (843) Microsoft also provides a free account called SkyDrive. To sign into SkyDrive go to Initially, your User ID and password will be the same as for your TCL account. SkyDrive provides access to online storage, file sharing, and Microsoft Office applications. Because TCL does not manage your SkyDrive account, you should go to com/ for support. You can also call the general support line at (800) To use both products on your personal computer you may need to upgrade your web browser or office application to a more recent version. For instance, if you are using Internet Explorer 6 or 7, you will need to upgrade. If you are using Outlook to read your and you are using Microsoft Office 2003, you will need to upgrade to Outlook 2007 or Outlook 2010 to continue using Outlook. TEXT ALERT With TCL s Text Alert you can receive emergency notifications and event updates via text messaging on your cell phone. Everyone is strongly encouraged to register his/her cell phone with TCL s Text Alert service. Setting it up is easy: just go to Unlike the other technology offerings at TCL, Text Alert allows you to choose your own username and password. Note that your enrollment in this service automatically expires on the date shown in the Opt-out box be sure to choose an expiration date after your expected graduation date. 5

6 FINANCIALAID tcl.edu/financialaid Now that you ve applied to TCL, make sure you have funding to pay for your books, supplies, tuition and fees. COMPLETE THE FAFSA The fastest, easiest and most affordable way to fund your education is by completing the FAFSA online. FAFSA stands for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. When you apply, you re considered for all federal financial aid such as Pell Grants (FREE MONEY), Student Loans*, and Federal Work Study (helps you get a job on campus). Completing the FAFSA is as easy as 1, 2, 3 and with our professional, courteous staff here to help you the process is even easier. * There is a separate loan certification form, please visit the Financial Aid office for more information. WHAT YOU NEED TO COMPLETE THE FAFSA If you are a dependent student, make sure you have both you and your parents 2013 federal tax returns for the application (if you are independent and married, you need your spouse s info too) as this information is required to complete the FAFSA application. If you ve previously completed a FAFSA, you re already two steps into the process and can click Renewal Application instead of completing a brand new one from scratch. The other items you need are both you and your parent s PIN (if applicable). If you don t have a PIN, go to and sign up for one. This allows you to electronically sign your application. Now you re ready to complete the FAFSA! YOUR FAFSA IS DONE, NOW WHAT? After you submit the FAFSA, it will take approximately 7-10 business days for the TCL Financial Aid Office to receive your information. Once received, we will immediately start contacting you at your TCL Student Account to let you know what you are eligible to receive this is called your award letter. We may also contact you to let you know we still need things to finish processing your file. For example, we might request copies of you and your parents tax return transcripts, W-2s, or a form from our office. So please check your TCL Student Account often! FINANCIAL AID COVERS... Financial Aid also uses WebAdvisor to communicate with you about your financial aid. Check your WebAdvisor account to: View your Financial Aid award letter and find out what you re eligible to receive. Check the status of your Financial Aid and find out if you need to supply any documents to complete your file. Find out if your financial aid awards have posted. Find out how much you still owe, or if you ll be getting money back. The main items Financial Aid can cover are your tuition, fees, books and supplies. Lottery tuition is automatically applied if you qualify and can only be used to pay tuition and mandatory fees. Though it can vary depending on your program, the majority of financial aid programs require students to be enrolled at least half-time (six credit hours). Some exceptions to this are the Pell grant. See Page 8 for information about financial aid disbursement checks. 6

7 FINANCIALAID SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS (SAP) Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements must be met to receive financial aid. SAP is calculated at the end of each semester. It is important that students receiving financial aid understand that they must meet ALL of the below MINIMUM standards in order to receive their financial aid. Contact the Financial Aid Office for full details. Maintain a cumulative 2.0 grade point average (GPA) each semester. Complete 67% of your credit hours or units attempted. Complete your degree within 150% timeframe (i.e. an associate degree of 60 credit hours must be completed within 90 credit hours.) Once you reach or exceed the 150% you may no longer receive federal financial aid at TCL. COURSES IN YOUR PROGRAM Financial aid will ONLY pay for the cost of courses within your current program of study. If a course is not listed in your program of study, you will be responsible to pay for the course out of pocket. BOOKS tcl.edu/financialaid If you have excess financial aid funds you can use them to purchase books prior to the start of the term. Please visit the Financial Aid office for more information. GOT QUESTIONS? GET ANSWERS! There are FOUR different ways to get financial aid help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year! 1 Visit the online Financial Aid Help 2Speak with a financial aid Center at representative by calling to get answers to our frequently or toll free at asked questions DEADLINES To ensure funds are available before your fees are due, please submit all documents by the following PRIORITY dates: SPRING 2015 Spring, Spring I 2015 FAFSA: Nov. 3, 2014 Loan Requests and File Completion: Nov. 28, 2014 Spring III 2015 FAFSA: Dec. 12, 2014 Loan Requests and File Completion: Jan. 9, 2015 Spring II 2015 FAFSA: Jan. 30, 2015 Loan Requests and File Completion: Feb. 20, 2015 Don t Delay, Apply Today! 3 4 Visit Financial Aid TV (FATV) at This online video service helps provide answers to all things financial aid in short second videos. It s quick and easy to understand. Visit the TCL Financial Aid web page at To keep up-to-date with financial aid. To learn more about the other types of aid we offer. To find financial aid forms. VISIT FINANCIAL AID BEAUFORT CAMPUS, BUILDING 2 SUITE 131 M-TH: 8-5:30 F: 8-4:30 NEW RIVER CAMPUS M & TH: 8:15-4:30 7

8 TUITION&FEES TUITION FOR SPRING Service Area*: $161/credit hour Non-Service Area: $186/credit hour Out-of-State: $359/credit hour Non-Refundable Registration Fee: A registration fee of $50 per semester will be charged to each student. Capital Fee: A capital fee of $4 per credit hour will be charged to each student tcl.edu/tuition-fees TUITION WITH LTA TCL tuition with SC Lottery Tuition Assistance Tuition*: $1,932 Capital Fee**: $48 Registration Fee: $50 Total Tuition & Fees after Lottery Assistance $890* $2,030* A $25 course fee will be applied to certain classes. This fee helps offset the expense of consumables, laboratory equipment, software, and additional instruction. Go to to view the list. NOTE: Tuition and fees are subject to change after schedule publication. * TCL Service area consists of Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper counties. * Per 12-hour semester, service area ** $4 x 12 credit hours HOW TO PAY YOUR BILL Pay Online: To pay your tuition and fees online, log on to your WebAdvisor account. Pay In Person: Please take your completed course schedule and fee statement to the Cashier in Building 2- Coleman Hall, Beaufort Campus, or to the front desk at the New River and Hampton campuses for payment. You may pay by check, cash, MasterCard, Visa, and American Express. The cashier will give you a receipt. WHERE S MY CHECK? The Business Office oversees financial aid disbursements. Students who get Financial Aid (Pell, FSEOG, Loans) will receive a check for funds leftover after the bill has been paid. If you do not have a loan, checks are mailed out 30 days after your last class starts for the semester. If you do have a loan, checks will be sent 30 days after you are actually attending six credits or more. For first-time borrowers, Financial Aid applies the loans 30 days after the semester starts and the Business Office will mail the check within 15 days after that. All disbursements are mailed to the student s address on file Payment Plan: This plan is very flexible and allows you to pay what you want when you want. See cashiers at any campus to sign up for the payment plan. There is a non-refundable $35.00 payment plan enrollment fee that can be paid by cash, check or credit card to the cashier at any campus. To avoid penalties, you must have paid the balance in full by March 13, 2015 for the Spring 2015 Semester and cannot be picked up in person. Please contact the Business Office at for full details and exceptions. DISBURSEMENT CHECK SCHEDULE Spring Spring I Spring II Spring III Checks mailed by: 2/12/2015 2/12/2015 4/15/2015 3/12/2015 LOTTERY TUITION ASSISTANCE TCL S TUITION & FEES TOTAL $4,060 FOR THE YEAR. WITH LOTTERY TUITION ASSISTANCE IT S ONLY $1,780/YEAR! JUST $890 PER FULL TIME SEMESTER! * *Contact Financial Aid for full details and eligibility requirements. Based on fall Subject to change. 8 $12,493 COMPARE TO THE CURRENT AVERAGE ANNUAL TUITIONS ** WHO IS ELIGIBLE? The main criterion is that you are a resident of South Carolina award is NOT BASED ON NEED OR INCOME!

9 REGISTRATION POLICIES SECTION SWAP & DROP Spring 100% Refund 50% Refund Spring (16-week) tcl.edu/studentrecords To switch sections of a course during the Section Swap & Drop period, a student must his/her division dean (see below) using his/her TCL account to make the schedule change. The student is responsible for any tuition and/or fees associated with the schedule change. Please note that only sections of the same course can be changed (i.e. ENG for ENG ). Arts & Sciences: wfletcher@tcl.edu Business & Industrial: kflick@tcl.edu Health Sciences: msapp@tcl.edu DROPPING/WITHDRAWING FROM A CLASS Dropping or withdrawing from a course will affect your progress toward your educational goal. Also, there are financial implications for dropping or withdrawing from a course. It is suggested that you: Talk with your instructor who may be able to provide you with some suggestions that would make it possible for you to continue in the class. If you receive Financial Aid you should speak with the Financial Aid office to determine the impact of dropping or withdrawing on your aid. Dropping - You can DROP a course during the Section Swap & Drop period each term (see calendar). When you drop a course, the course will not show up on your official transcript. If you drop during the refund period, you will receive a tuition refund of either 100% or 50% based on the date that you drop the course. However, if you drop a course you must still pay all fees for the course even if you drop during the refund period. (See refund schedule below.) Your financial aid may also be adjusted each time you drop a course. Withdraw You can WITHDRAW from a course after the Section Swap & Drop period and prior to the final exam period. Withdrawing will result in a grade on your transcript of W or a WP if you are passing the course at the time of withdrawal or a grade of W or WF if you are failing the course on the last date you attended class. A WF is computed in your GPA the same as an F. If you withdraw during the refund period, you will receive a tuition refund of either 100% or 50% based on the date that you withdraw. However, if you withdraw from a course you must still pay all fees for the course regardless of when you withdraw. Withdrawing will also affect your financial aid. To drop or withdraw from a course, send your instructor an from your TCL student account requesting to be dropped or withdrawn from the course. Print and save a copy of the . Students should contact Financial Aid before dropping or withdrawing from a course to determine any impact on their aid. SPRING TUITION REFUND DEADLINES** Spring I (1st 8-week) Spring II (2nd 8-week) Spring III (12-week) 1/18/2015 1/14/2015 3/18/2015 2/14/2015 2/1/2015 1/21/2105 3/25/2015 2/24/2015 0% Refund on or After 2/2/2015 1/22/2015 3/26/2015 2/25/2015 ** Refund for terms that vary in length from the regular semester will be prorated and assessed according to the refund schedule provided in this course schedule. SENIOR CITIZEN TUITION WAIVER SC residents 60 years of age or older may qualify to attend free classes for credit or non-credit (audit) on a space-available basis. Course fees still apply. Senior citizens may only be registered within the last week of open registration before the start of the semester. Registration must be completed by a faculty advisor. After registration, senior citizen students must submit a Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver form to the Student Records office and provide proof of eligibility to have the waiver applied to their account. Contact the Student Records Office at for details. See calendar on back for registration dates. 9

10 BEADVISED tcl.edu/beadvised All students are required to meet with an Academic Advisor to plan an appropriate course schedule. Advisement ensures you get and stay on the right track. ACADEMIC ADVISING If you are a new student, Enrollment Services will let you know who your advisor is. All students can find out who their Advisor is through their WebAdvisor Account. It s best to contact your advisor for an advisement appointment about a month before registration starts. Take a printed copy of your current Program Evaluation available from WebAdvisor when you go to advisement. Program Evaluation on WebAdvisor Your Program Evaluation is a tool designed to help you and your advisor create a course schedule and track progress toward your degree. The evaluation can also be helpful in selecting electives for registration. Steps to Printing Your Program Evaluation 1. Log in to WebAdvisor with your User ID and Password. 2. Click on the Current Students box. 3. Click on Program Evaluation under the Academic Profile section on the bottom right of the screen. 4. You may select any active academic program. If you have multiple active programs that you are pursuing, choose the one you want to review. 5. Click the submit button at the bottom of the screen. The program evaluation will appear on your screen. 6. Print your Program Evaluation and take it with you to advisement. COURSE SEARCH Looking for a list of courses being offered this spring? Use TCL s Online Course Search tool. Here s how: STEP 1: Go to and click on the link that says course search. STEP 2: A new web page will open through WebAdvisor (no need to login). STEP 3: From the Term dropdown menu, choose the semester you re interested in. STEP 4: Scroll down, and click Submit. STEP 5: A list of the courses offered will be displayed along with all of the details for each course. If you want to pull a more specific list of courses, use the additional search fields on the main page. WHAT S THE BUZZ? Advisement! Student Advisement has been chosen as TCL s topic for the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP), which will allow TCL to focus on assessing and improving the process. What s your part? Remember to be advised! Learn more at Remember that the Program Evaluation is only a tool and is not an official graduation audit. Students should always refer to the college catalog with questions regarding their degree, major, and minor requirements. Program Evaluations do not replace your academic advisor. Always consult your advisor. Schedule Planning Tip When planning your schedule, remember that all courses are not offered every semester. Review the Course Frequency List at frequency to see those courses offered on a rotating basis throughout the academic year. As you plan your schedule, make sure that you take into account the next scheduled time a course needed for your program of study will be offered. 10

11 NEW ONLINE REGISTRATION tcl.edu/smart TCL now uses WebAdvisor s Smart Registration, which allows you to register for courses based on the requirements for your selected major. Smart Registration helps prevent you from registering for a course that will not be paid for by Financial Aid. SMART REGISTRATION ONLINE LET S GET STARTED Smart Registration is accessed through WebAdvisor. If you have already set up your WebAdvisor account, proceed to the instructions below for Smart Registration. If you need help setting up your WebAdvisor account, please see the instructions on page 5. Smart Registration Instructions STEP 1: Log into WebAdvisor and select the Students Link STEP 2: STEP 3: STEP 4: STEP 5: STEP 6: STEP 7: STEP 8: STEP 9: Under the Heading Academic Profile, select Program Evaluation From the Program Evaluation page, choose your Active Program, then in the field labeled What work do you want to include?, select All (includes planned), click Submit An Academic Evaluation will be displayed. This will tell the system which courses are required to completed the selected program. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click OK Under the Heading Registration, click on Register for Sections and then choose Smart Registration On the Program Confirmation Page, confirm that the program shown is your program by selecting Yes and then click Submit Select a Requirement, click Submit, then select a Sub Requirement, click Submit. A list of courses to satisfy the requirement will appear - courses that you have previously taken will NOT appear on this list to select a previously taken course, Check the Box Show Courses Already Taken. (Note if the requirement you selected does not have a Sub Requirement, you will be taken to the next screen) Choose one or more courses shown, select the desired term from the drop down box, then click Submit Choose one section from the list of available sections of the course for which you would like to register, click Submit STEP 10: Find the section into which you want to register and select Register in the drop down box, click Submit STEP 11: View the registration results, click OK STEP 12: The Program confirmation screen will be displayed. If you wish to register for additional courses, select Yes then Submit then repeat steps 7-11 Note Since Smart Registration limits you to registering only for courses in your major, if you are not in the correct major, you must change your major prior to registering. Contact your Advisor for assistance in changing your major. Students who wish to pay out-of-pocket for a course that is not included in their program of study should contact one of the following for assistance: Beaufort campus, Debby McClellan, Student Records Office, ; New River campus Student Services Office, ; Hampton campus, Joan Brown,

12 STUDENTRESOURCES LEARNING RESOURCES CENTER / LIBRARY Providing access to physical books and ebooks, online databases, technology, tutorials, and much more, TCL s library offers a variety of essential services to students. Many of our resources are available online 24/7, on and off campus, making it even easier for library users to locate information and research materials. BEAUFORT CAMPUS BUILDING 12, ROOM 200 M-TH: 8-8:00 PM F: 8-11:30 AM NEW RIVER CAMPUS Librarian Hours Vary: Computers Available: M-TH: 8-10:00 F-SA: 8-4:30 NOTE: Hours may vary slightly when classes are not in session. ACADEMIC SUCCESS ASSISTANCE AND TUTORING CENTER TCL offers a variety of free academic success services including one-on-one tutoring in math, writing, reading, biology, computer, and accounting and group sessions in Read Right, a reading comprehension learning program. Visit to view tutoring lab schedules, tutor schedules, and to make an appointment. 24/7 online tutoring is accessible through Blackboard. For information and access instructions, see Various academic success workshops are offered throughout the semester. The schedule, locations, and online registration may be found at TCL BOOKSTORE Books, supplies, t-shirts, gifts you name it, we have it at the TCL Campus Bookstore. Located in MacLean Hall, Bldg. 12, on the Beaufort Campus, we are ready to assist you with your education supply needs. When you are ready to buy your books, don t forget to bring your class schedule and student ID. If you are using financial aid to pay for your books all Financial Aid documentation must be submitted, processed and approved prior to using the funds for bookstore purchases. To ensure funds are available, please submit all documents by the required deadline dates. See page 6-7 for details. Visit for Book Price List Return Policy Book Buyback Book Rush Extended Store Hours BEAUFORT CAMPUS BUILDING 12, ROOM 102 M-TH: 8-5:30 F: 8-11:30 AM TCL FOUNDATION BEAUFORT, BUILDING 12, SUITE 210 The TCL Foundation offers financial support to the College and to students through: Scholarships The Foundation awards scholarships for tuition and/or books to students who demonstrate need, have a minimum grade point average of 2.5, and who are enrolled for at least 6 credit hours in a semester. Visit for details and to apply. Apply by November 11 by 5:00 P.M., for Spring Student Emergency Fund Sometimes in life, events happen for which we are not prepared. Generous donors have created a fund to help students who are experiencing life emergencies that may cause them to drop out of school. Either a TCL faculty member or counselor must complete a Student Emergency Fund Request Form which is submitted to the TCL Foundation. These funds are very limited. 12

13 STUDENTRESOURCES TCL wants you to succeed as a college student, which is why we offer a number of services and activities to supplement the College s academic programs. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES BEAUFORT, BUILDING 2, ROOM 250 The Student Support Services (SSS) Office, a federally funded program, is responsible for assisting eligible students in reaching their academic and career goals at TCL. The program offers academic, educational and career services to students through tutoring, cultural and social enrichment activities, academic, personal and career counseling, transfer advising, and other services. DISABILITY SERVICES BEAUFORT, BUILDING 2, ROOM 227 Any enrolled TCL student who has a documented disability that has an impact upon the educational environment is eligible for services from Student Disability Services. Contact us today! COUNSELING BEAUFORT, BUILDING 1, ROOM 204 TCL offers individual and group counseling to help students with stress management, depression, test anxiety, and other personal concerns. Counseling services are always free and confidential. Referrals are available for more serious needs. Sessions are made by appointment only. PILAU BEAUFORT, BUILDING 2, ROOM 243 PILAU (Promoting Integrity, Leadership, Academics and cultural Understanding), named after a popular Lowcountry rice dish, is a federally funded program designed to improve the educational outcomes of African-American men enrolled at TCL. The program creates a learning community that supports academic success, progression, persistence and completion outcomes. TCL HELP DESK helpdesk@tcl.edu Need help logging in or using your WebAdvisor or TCL Student account? Get assistance by contacting the TCL Help Desk at or helpdesk@tcl.edu. CAMPUS LIFE, STUDENT ACTIVITIES & ORGANIZATIONS At TCL, learning happens in and out of the classroom! College is more than just the books you read and the classes you take. It s also about building social networks, honing your leadership skills and providing an enriched learning environment. There are numerous ways to get involved on campus including various student organizations such as Student Government, Phi Theta Kappa, Rotaract and more. Plus something fun is always going on from yoga to zumba to other FREE activities. CAREER AND TRANSFER SERVICES BEAUFORT, BUILDING 1, ROOM 202 The TCL Career Placement office can assist you with resume writing, cover letters, and interview techniques. Make an appointment today! The Career and Transfer Services department also offers transfer services to assist students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university after graduation. PALMETTO BREEZE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM For some it s the high cost of fuel; for others it s being without transportation. The Palmetto Breeze transportation program is ideal for students needing to get to and from their classes at TCL. Pell eligible students will receive a set number of tickets that will enable them to ride the Palmetto Breeze transit buses based on routes that are already established at no cost whatsoever. Tickets are distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis. NEW HORIZONS CHILDCARE ASSISTANCE The New Horizon s Childcare Assistance Program is a federal grant provided through TCL to reimburse students a portion of their childcare costs while classes are in session. For application information, please visit or the Financial Aid office at financialaid@tcl.edu. 13

14 PROGRAMS OF STUDY ASSOCIATE IN ARTS Associate in Arts Transfer Block Arts, Humanities, Social Science Early Childhood, Elementary, Special Ed General Education & Business Transfer Block Basic Art General Education General Education: Math & English Core Liberal Arts Core ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE Associate in Science Transfer Block Science & Math Transfer Block Engineering Transfer Block Agriscience Introduction to Biotechnology APPLIED SCIENCE - ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE TECHNOLOGY Administrative Office Technology Administrative Support Diploma Medical Office Assistant Office Apps for Business & Industry Advanced Healthcare Case Management APPLIED SCIENCE - BUILDING CONSTRUCTION Rough-In Electrician Finishing Electrician Foundations, Framing & Renovations Indoor Environmental Quality Green Residential Construction Management Basic Construction Technician Plumbing Solar Photovoltaic Technician Solar Thermal Technician APPLIED SCIENCE - CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Civil Engineering Technology Engineering Surveying Civil Engineering Management Highway Engineering APPLIED SCIENCE - COMPUTER ASSISTED DESIGN (CAD) Architectural Design Technician I Architectural Design Technician II Basic Design Technician Civil Design Technician Mechanical Design Technician Introduction to Engineering Design APPLIED SCIENCE - COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY Computer Technology Help Desk Management Webmaster Programming Computer Applications Database Database/Reports for Electronic Health Records Network Administrator Networking for Electronic Health Records APPLIED SCIENCE - COSMETOLOGY Cosmetology Diploma tcl.edu/programs-of-study APPLIED SCIENCE - CRIMINAL JUSTICE Criminal Justice Technology Criminal Justice Technology Transfer Correctional Training Law Enforcement Training Correctional Office Administration Criminal Justice & Law Law Enforcement Psychology Computer Forensics Crime Scene Investigation APPLIED SCIENCE - EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION Early Care and Education Early Childhood Development Early Childhood Development Child Care Management Infant/Toddler Care Diploma APPLIED SCIENCE - GENERAL BUSINESS General Business Gen Business Hospitality/Tourism Mgt General Business Golf Management General Business Fire Service Mgt. General Business Law Enforcement/Security Mgt. Assc. Degree Accounting Entrepreneurship/Small Business Culinary Arts Technology Hospitality Management APPLIED SCIENCE - GENERAL TECHNOLOGY General Technology APPLIED SCIENCE - HVAC Heat Pump Designing HVAC Systems Commercial Refrigeration APPLIED SCIENCE - INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY Industrial Electronics Technology Industrial Electronics Tech. - Avionics Pathway Industrial Elec. Tech-Biomedical Equip Digital Home Technology Integration Basic Audio-Video Production Tech Network Administrator Network Engineer A+ Computer Servicing APPLIED SCIENCE - INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY Basic Industrial Systems Technology APPLIED SCIENCE - HEALTH SCIENCES Nursing (ADN) Physical Therapist Assistant Radiologic Technology Practical Nursing (PN) Surgical Technology Pre-Allied Health Studies Massage Therapy Computed Tomography APPLIED SCIENCE - PARALEGAL Paralegal Paralegal Specialist Diploma Diploma 14

15 TCLINFORMATION FOR YOUR INFORMATION Fill out the info on these cards and then cut them out. Put them in a safe place so that you can access them when needed. ACCREDITATION: Technical College of the Lowcountry is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award s, Diplomas, and s. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia or call for questions about the accreditation of Technical College of the Lowcountry. In case of Emergency, Dial ( from a campus phone). Then alert Security at (843) Beaufort, (843) New River, (803) Hampton, and the Business Office at (843) EMERGENCY RESOURCES Be in the know: TCL ID and Password ID: Password: Blackboard Username and Password Username: Password: KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE See for a full list of accreditations and approvals. STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION The Technical College of the Lowcountry is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all qualified applicants for admissions or employment without regard to race, gender, national origin, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, disability, or political affiliation or belief. TCL LOCATIONS Beaufort Campus M-Th: 8:00-5:30 p.m., F: 8:00-4:30 p.m. PO Box Ribaut Road Beaufort, SC Hampton Location M-Th: 8:00-5:30 p.m., F: 8:00-11:30 a.m. H. Mungin Center 54 Tech Circle Varnville, SC New River Location M-Th: 8:00-5:30 p.m., F: 8:00-11:30 a.m. 100 Community College Drive Bluffton, SC Individual department hours may vary. Follow TCL on: A great way to keep up on what s happening at TCL! Go to IMPORTANT TCL PHONE NUMBERS Academic Divisions Arts & Sciences Division Business/Industrial Technologies Division Health Sciences Division Frequently Called Numbers Academic Support Center/Tutoring Admissions Blackboard 24/7 Support Bookstore Business Office Campus Counselor Career and Transfer Services Cashier or 8355 Disabled Student Services Distance Education ECCO/Dual Enrollment Coordinator Financial Aid Help Desk: WebAdvisor & Student Learning Resources Ctr/Library Military Coordinator MCAS Military Coordinator MCRD Recruitment Student Records Security Student ID Cards/Parking Permits Student Support Services Testing Center TCL Foundation TCL-Hampton H. Mungin Center TCL-New River Campus Veterans Services

16 In a NON-emergency situation, please contact Security at (843) Beaufort, (843) New River, (803) Hampton, and the Business Office at (843) Ribaut Road - PO Box 1288 Beaufort, SC Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Savannah, GA Permit #1473 KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE WebAdvisor ID and Password ID: Password: Text Alert Username and Password Username: Password: SPRING 2015 Spring 2015 Spring Spring I Spring III Spring II Registration Oct 13, Jan 7 Oct 13, Jan 7 Oct 13, Feb 4 Oct 13, 2014-Mar 11 Priority Financial Aid Processing Nov 3, 2014 Nov 3, 2014 Dec 12, 2014 Jan 30, 2015 Deadline for FAFSA Submission Foundation Scholarship Deadline Nov 11, 2014 Nov 11, 2014 Nov 11, 2014 Nov 11, 2014 Priority Financial Aid Processing Nov 28, 2014 Nov 28, 2014 Jan 9, 2015 Feb 20, 2015 Deadline for File Completion Student Loan Application Deadline Nov 28, 2014 Nov 28, 2014 Jan 9, 2015 Feb 20, 2015 Senior Citizens Registration January 5-7 January 5-7 February 2-4 March 9-11 Tuition Payment Deadline January 7 January 7 February 4 March 11 Last Day to Register/Add Classes January 7 January 7 February 4 March 11 Classes Begin January 12 January 12 February 9 March 16 Section Swap & Drop* January January February 9-11 March Martin Luther King Jr. Day - College January 19 Closed Graduation Application Deadline March 1 Payment Plan Payoff Deadline March 13 Spring Break - No Classes March 9-14 Classes End May 4 March 6 May 1 May 1 Final Exams May 5-11 March 2-6 May 5-11 May 5-11 Graduation May 15 SPRING REGISTRATION STARTS MONDAY, OCT 13 SPRING REGISTRATION ENDS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7 TUITION PAYMENT DEADLINE WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7 SUMMER 2015 Summer 2015 Summer I - 10 Week Summer II - 7 Week Registration March 30 - May 19 March 30 - June 5 Priority Financial Aid Processing March 20 March 20 Deadline for FAFSA Submission Priority Financial Aid Processing April 17 April 17 Deadline for File Completion Student Loan Deadline April 17 April 17 Registration Deadline May 19 June 5 Tuition Payment Deadline May 19 June 5 Classes Begin May 26 June 15 Section Swap & Drop* May June Memorial Day - College Closed May 25 May 25 Graduation Application Deadline June 1 June 1 Independence Day Holiday - College July 3 July 3 Closed Classes End July 31 July 31 Final Exams August 3-4 August 3-4 SUMMER REGISTRATION STARTS MONDAY, MARCH 30 SUMMER REGISTRATION ENDS TUESDAY, MAY 19 TUITION PAYMENT DEADLINE TUESDAY, MAY 19